Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for fixed assets and capital project accounting? Do you thrive in high-growth, fast-paced environments where transformation and innovation are at the forefront?
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets to join their expanding accounting team. In this key role, you will support all aspects of construction and fixed asset accounting related to the development of a new high-performance computing (HPC) facility, as well as our client's data center infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with teams across Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Tax, ensuring accurate reporting and robust asset management processes throughout the asset lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the transformation of fixed asset processes by developing scalable, automated systems integrated with Coupa and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
- Manage and reconcile Construction-in-Progress (CIP) accounts; ensure timely capitalization of assets.
- Record and review journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications in compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align project milestones with financial tracking and reporting.
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with capitalization policies and audit requirements.
- Enhance reporting tools for CapEx and fixed assets to provide actionable financial insights.
- Support audits and respond to capital project and fixed asset inquiries from internal and external auditors.
- Improve asset retirement and disposal processes, ensuring accurate lifecycle and depreciation tracking.
- Collaborate with Tax and Treasury on asset classification and depreciation compliance.
- Play an active role in systems integration projects and modernization of asset accounting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Information Systems, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
- 6+ years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on fixed assets or cost accounting.
- Proven experience in capital-intensive industries such as data centers, infrastructure, or technology/telecom.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, CIP accounting, and the full fixed asset lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience with financial systems such as D365, Coupa, SAP, Oracle, or Alteryx.
- Systems-oriented mindset with a talent for process improvement, automation, and data integration.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.